House Concurrent Resolution 120

(As Adopted by House and Senate)

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE LIFE OF MRS. ALLEN
HOBBS CAPPS OF CLEVELAND, MISSISSIPPI, AND EXPRESSING OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO
HER FAMILY UPON HER PASSING.

WHEREAS, Mrs. Allen Hobbs Capps of
Cleveland, Mississippi, departed this life on Saturday, April 17, 2004, causing
a great loss to her family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Capps, the daughter of the
late Allen Melton Hobbs and Inda Doyle Hobbs, was born on June 17, 1927, in
Greenwood, Mississippi; and

WHEREAS, after Mrs. Capps graduated from
Greenwood High School, she furthered her education at Sweet Briar College
and the University of Mississippi,
where she earned a bachelor of science degree in math; and

WHEREAS, at the University of Mississippi,
Mrs. Capps was a member of Chi Omega Sorority and a former member of the Chi
Omega House Board; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Capps was an active member of
numerous community organizations including the Delta Home and Garden Club;
Thursday Bridge Club; and the First United Methodist Church, where she was Chairperson
of Circle 2, a former President of the First United Methodist Women, former
member of the administration board and former Superintendent of Sunday School;
and

WHEREAS, in addition, Mrs. Capps was a life
member of the Junior Auxiliary and a charter member of the Bologna Arts
Foundation Board; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Capps, the loving and
dedicated wife of our longtime friend and colleague, Representative Charles
"Charlie" Capps, made an imprint on the Mississippi State Legislature
through her steadfast support of Chairman Capps during his tenure in the House
of Representatives, making her a true partner in his many contributions to our
great state; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Capps was the epitome of
southern charm, poise and grace and the celebration of her life will continue
in the fond memories of all who were fortunate to know her; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Capps is survived by her
devoted husband of more than 50 years, Charles Wilson Capps, Jr.; their three
children, Charles Wilson Capps, III, Alinda Capps Sledge and Margaret Capps
Allen; and eight grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of this
Legislature to recognize and commend the lives of outstanding Mississippians
such as Mrs. Capps, whose love, dedication and unselfishness enriched the lives
of all who knew her:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE
OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN,
That we do hereby commend the life of Mrs. Allen Hobbs Capps of Cleveland,
Mississippi, and express our deepest sympathy to her family and friends upon
her passing.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this
resolution be furnished to Representative Charlie Capps and to the members of
the Capitol Press Corps.